This from Tyler Tobolt:
Algonquin – Lake in the Hills FPD had a working house fire last evening around 7:45pm / 8:00pm – Prior to the arrival of ALITH FPD, Lake in the Hills PD rescued one victim from the house … unknown condition. Engine 142 arrived with smoke showing and lead out – Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, and Huntley were automatic aid to the scene.
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
Tyler Tobolt photo
The Long Grove Fire Protection District was sent to the Enzo & Lucia Restaurant at 343 Old McHenry Road this morning for a fire that began on the stove and traveled to the attic. The building, which is located half a block from the fire station, had heavy smoke venting through the roof vents and stove exhaust. The alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 for the working fire to bring additional resources to the scene including several water tankers due to the limited water supply.
Companies made an aggressive interior attack and were able to contain the fire before it could burn through any exterior surface. Buffalo Grove Tower Ladder 25 went to the roof to ventilate while interior companies from Long Grove, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Palatine attacked the fire. A tanker (tender) from the Countryside FPD supported the Long Grove engine and squad until a portable tank was dropped. Prospect Heights Tanker 9 filled the tank which provided a sufficient water supply for companies to extinguish the fire.
Additional companies at the scene included an engine from Lake Zurich, a squad from Deerfield, ambulances from Wheeling and Highwood, a truck from Libertyville, and tankers from Palatine Rural, Wauconda, Grayslake, and Round Lake.
Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were at the scene. Some images and a video from Larry are in this post.
Firefighters position the Buffalo Grove tower ladder for roof ops. Larry Shapiro photo
Another view of the Buffalo Grove firefighters working on the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Working off the tower ladder bucket, a firefighter finishes venting the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
The Countryside FPD tanker nurses the Long Grove engine before the second tanker is on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Light smoke vents from the roof and eaves of the Enzo & Lucia Restaurant in Ling Grove. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove firefighters vent the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters setup the portable tank for a tanker shuttle to supplement the tank water. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove Tower 25 goes to the roof. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Battalion 51 assists with a line going into the rear of the building. Larry Shapiro photo
Prospect Heights Tanker 9 dumping into the portable tank. Larry Shapiro photo
Mutual aid companies at the Long Grove fire station. Larry Shapiro photo
A gallery with more images from Larry can be found HERE.
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
Dixmoor FD was toned out at approx. 0810 hrs this morning for a structure fire at 2309 W. Joliet Road. Police arrived and confirmed a working fire. Engine 2443 pulled up, found fire in a 2 sty bi-Level home, and called for the Full Still on their Box# 2409. The home appeared to be vacant, but that was not confirmed. Searches were made and the crews found nobody. The main body of the fire was in the lower level of the home and was quickly put out. Area departments that assisted: Calumet Park, Phoenix, Posen, Oak Forest, Robbins, South Holland and Riverdale were all on scene along with Garden Homes FPD and Hazel Crest were on the change of quarters.
Firefighters in front of the house at 2309 W. Joliet Road in Dixmoor after the fire was knocked down. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The Calumet Park tower ladder was in front of the house. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Dixmoor Engine 2443 with lines off. (X-CFD Engine 30) Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Crews help rebed the Dixmoor engine. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Calumet Park Tower 2214 was the first truck. It’s a 2011 HME-Ferrara 1500-gpm pump with a 300-gallon tank. The aerial is 100′. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
